Monarch & Eastern Black Swallowtail Butterfly Prints     Monarch Butterfly Original Watercolor - Sold Signed & Numbered Prints Limited to an Editon of 500 Monarch Butterflies are the only type to migrate both north and south as birds do. It lays its eggs on the Milkweed plant. Later, when the paupa matures to the larva, or caterpillar, it feeds on the Milkweed leaves, ingesting substances that make them distasteful to birds and other predators. Every fall flocks of these brilliant specimens can be seen all across North America as they travel to their winter roosting sites in Mexico, California and the Caribbean. Some international efforts are being made to protect the butterflies, as much of their winter grounds are now under devastating land development which could mean this beauty may soon be on the endangered list 8"x 10" Matted Print (ivory) ~ $15.00 8"x10" Framed Print (honey burlwood) ~ $35.00 8"x10" Framed Print (walnut burlwood) ~ $35.00 View Cart / Check Out  We Take Visa & MasterCard. Order Now Using Our Secure Shopping Cart   Eastern Black Swallowtail Original Watercolor - Sold Signed & Numbered Prints Limited to an Editon of 500 Eastern Black Swallowtails are commonly seen east of the Rockies into Arizona and Mexico. Over twenty species occur in the United States.Often spotted in meadows and gardens, this butterfly is particularly fond of Clover, Queen Anne's Lace, plants of the carrot family and cultivated flowers. Sometimes their caterpillars can become destructive garden pests. Swallowtails can be difficult to observe at close range. Although it drifts lazily from vegetation to flower, when approached it will take off at high speed in a straight line. The Native Americans see the butterfly as a symbol of change and joy. As a representation of transformation and growth, the butterfly teaches that change is inevitable, but it does not have to be traumatic. 8"x 10" Matted Print (ivory) ~ $15.00 8"x10" Framed Print (honey burlwood) ~ $35.00 8"x10" Framed Print (walnut burlwood) ~ $35.00 View Cart / Check Out  We Take Visa & MasterCard ~ Order Now Using Our Secure Shopping Cart Full-color Postcard of Monarch and Eastern Black Swallowtail Printed on Same Stock Available Free By Request!  See Also: Butterflies At Barnegat Light Hummingbirds / Bats / Great Blue Heron / Wild Turkeys / Swan  Limited Edition Lithograph Reproductions Wildlife / Landmarks / Lighthouses / Fantasy & Folklore / Equine E-mail Sandy * All images and text © Sandy Sandy - fully protected under International Copyright Law.*